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  • Currency: Won (KRW)
  • Internet domain: .kr - Telephone code: +82 - International dialing code: 001 - GMT offset: +9 (DST: no)
  • Weekend: Sunday
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    Monday december 25, 2023Christmas DayCatholic or protestant
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    Friday december 29, 2023Winter holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Monday january 1, 2024New Year's DaySecular holiday
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    Wednesday january 10, 2024Armed Forces DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Monday january 29, 2024Winter holiday (end)School holidays
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    Thursday february 8, 2024Mid-term holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Friday february 9, 2024SollalSecular holiday
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    Saturday february 10, 2024SollalSecular holiday
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    Sunday february 11, 2024SollalSecular holiday
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    Monday february 12, 2024SollalSecular holiday
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    Tuesday february 13, 2024Mid-term holiday (end)School holidays
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    Wednesday february 14, 2024Valentine's Daycards/flowers
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    Friday march 1, 2024Movement towards Independence Day (Samiljol )Secular holiday
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    Thursday march 14, 2024White DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Sunday march 17, 2024Seoul MarathonSports events
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    Friday april 5, 2024Arbor DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Wednesday april 10, 2024Parliamentary electionSpecial Events
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    Wednesday april 10, 2024Optional holidaySecular holiday
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    Wednesday may 1, 2024Labour DayBanks only
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    Thursday may 2, 2024Jeonju International Film FestivalEvents, celebrations...
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    Friday may 3, 2024Mid-term holiday (beginning)School holidays
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    Sunday may 5, 2024Children DaySecular holiday
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    Monday may 6, 2024Children DaySecular holiday
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    Tuesday may 7, 2024Mid-term holiday (end)School holidays
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    Wednesday may 8, 2024Parents DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Wednesday may 15, 2024Buddha's AnniversaryBuddhism (Vajrayana)
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    Wednesday may 15, 2024Teachers' DayEvents, celebrations...
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    Wednesday may 29, 2024Tour de Korea DMZSports events
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    Thursday june 6, 2024Memorial Day for the Korean WarSecular holiday
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    Friday june 28, 2024International Motor SalonTradeshows
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    Christmas Day

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    Monday december 25, 2023
    Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

    Winter holiday (beginning)

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    Friday december 29, 2023
    School holidays :

    New Year's Day

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    Monday january 1, 2024
    Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Armed Forces Day

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    Wednesday january 10, 2024
    Culture :

    Winter holiday (end)

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    Monday january 29, 2024
    School holidays :

    Mid-term holiday (beginning)

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    Thursday february 8, 2024
    School holidays : Https://moe.go.kr
    https://school.jbedu.kr/
    International schools follow different calendars official calendar
    some variations according to the school
    Average class size: more than 34
    School days are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    2022 PISA ranking: #5 with a 523 score
    School day duration: 8:00 hours
    Schooling mandatory till age 15-16
    number of instructional hours per year in lower secondary education: 580
    Teaching languages: Korean
    schools are closed on Sunday
    school uniform (gyobock) required
    QS Best Student Cities in Seoul: #3
    Seoul National University ranking: Times Higher Education #72/QS ranking #35/Shanghai #101

    We carry confirmed dates till Dec 2024 (based on https://school.jbedu.kr/) - beginning of school year may vary

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    Sollal

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    Friday february 9, 2024
    Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Sollal

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    Saturday february 10, 2024
    Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Sollal

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    Sunday february 11, 2024
    Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Sollal

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    Monday february 12, 2024
    Secular holiday : Korean New Year Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Mid-term holiday (end)

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    Tuesday february 13, 2024
    School holidays :

    Valentine's Day

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    Wednesday february 14, 2024
    cards/flowers : Introduced by Pope Gelasus in 498, perhaps in response to a local Roman tradition of lovers writing their names on an urn in February

    Movement towards Independence Day (Samiljol )

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    Friday march 1, 2024
    Secular holiday : Riots in 1919 against Japanese rule

    White Day

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    Thursday march 14, 2024
    Culture : The opposite of Valentine’s Day: men give cakes or chocolates to women.

    Seoul Marathon

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    Sunday march 17, 2024
    Sports events : Http://seoul-marathon.com 2024 edition confirmed

    Arbor Day

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    Friday april 5, 2024
    Culture :

    Parliamentary election

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    Wednesday april 10, 2024
    Special Events :

    Optional holiday

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    Wednesday april 10, 2024
    Secular holiday : Election day

    Labour Day

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    Wednesday may 1, 2024
    Banks only : Banks and most workers, but not public administration.

    Jeonju International Film Festival

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    Thursday may 2, 2024
    Culture : Https://eng.jeonjufest.kr lasts 10 days - in Jeonju 2024 edition NOT confirmed

    Mid-term holiday (beginning)

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    Friday may 3, 2024
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    Children Day

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    Sunday may 5, 2024
    Secular holiday : South Korean Children's Day was created by Bhang Jung Hwan in 1923. It was originally on May 1, later changed to May 5 in 1946. It was officially adopted by government in 1973, and became a public holiday in 1975. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Children Day

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    Monday may 6, 2024
    Secular holiday : South Korean Children's Day was created by Bhang Jung Hwan in 1923. It was originally on May 1, later changed to May 5 in 1946. It was officially adopted by government in 1973, and became a public holiday in 1975. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

    Mid-term holiday (end)

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    Tuesday may 7, 2024
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    Parents Day

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    Wednesday may 8, 2024
    Culture : Sons and daughters show their love and respect for their parents on this day. Parents’ Day is not a national holiday. Banks and shops are open for business.

    Buddha's Anniversary

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    Wednesday may 15, 2024
    Buddhism (Vajrayana) : Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born on April 8th, 623 B.C.E. in ancient northern India (now in Nepal) as Prince Siddhartha. It is a holiday observed by Buddhists throughout the world, though the exact date may differ from country to country.

    Teachers' Day

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    Wednesday may 15, 2024
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    Tour de Korea DMZ

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    Wednesday may 29, 2024
    Sports events : Cycling race 2024 edition NOT confirmed

    Memorial Day for the Korean War

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    Thursday june 6, 2024
    Secular holiday :

    International Motor Salon

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    Friday june 28, 2024
    Tradeshows : Lasts one week - in Busan - https://www.kintex.com 2024 edition confirmed